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Vaughan quits as England captainMichael Vaughan resigns as England captain, saying it is both the hardest and the easiest decision he has made.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 12:07 pm ESPN.com has launched many new widgets that offer scores, stats, and newsSource: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 12:03 pm Skins shine bright among newest class of HOF'ersThe Hall of Fame induction ceremony turned Hog wild Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 12:00 pm Clottey decisions bloodied Judah, wins elusive beltJoshua Clottey captured the vacant IBF welterweight championship with a unanimous decision over Zab Judah.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 11:42 am Happy Manny wants to end career in Dodger BlueManny Ramirez has settled so well in L.A. that he would be happy to finish his playing days at Dodger Stadium, writes Enrique Rojas.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 11:30 am India win in Galle levels seriesIndia beat Sri Lanka by 170 runs with a day to spare in Galle, to level the series at 1-1.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 11:20 am Live text - Hungarian Grand PrixLewis Hamilton starts on pole as he chases a third straight race victory at the Hungaroring.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 11:01 am Radcliffe 'on course' for BeijingBritish Athletics believes Paula Radcliffe is making "good progress" in her race to be fit for the Beijing Olympics.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:57 am Drogba set to sign Chelsea dealChelsea striker Didier Drogba looks set to end speculation about his future at Stamford Bridge by signing a new four-year deal.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:56 am Clottey beats Judah to take titleGhana's Joshua Clottey beat American Zab Judah after nine rounds to win the IBF welterweight title in Las Vegas.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:46 am Rio backs Rooney to sparkleRio Ferdinand has backed Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to step out of Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow and terrorize defenses across Europe.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:43 am N.F.L. Roundup: At Hall Inductions, It’s Hail to RedskinsThe Panthers’ receiver will continue to practice when training camp resumes Monday and will be allowed to participate in preseason games.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:41 am Haze, Humidity and HorsesThe goal during Olympic equestrian events is to make sure that horses and riders are not exposed to the midday heat and humidity of Hong Kong.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:40 am Loeb triumphs at Rally of FinlandSebastien Loeb of France wins the Rally of Finland to move one point behind Mikko Hirvonen in the world championship standings.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:35 am Rio expecting Rooney to star this seasonRio Ferdinand believes that his Manchester United and England team-mate Wayne Rooney will step out of Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow and be the star of Old Trafford this season. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:30 am Ruud: Ronaldo likely to stay at UnitedRuud van Nistelrooy admits Real Madrid have been affected by speculation over Cristiano Ronaldo, who he expects to stay at Manchester United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:25 am Ronaldo saga destabilising Real, says van NistelrooyReal Madrid's Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy believes that the constant speculation over the future of Cristiano Ronaldo has had an unsettling effect on the team. Whether...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:20 am Jackson leads Australia to win over ChinaLauren Jackson scored 21 points and Penny Taylor and Suzy Batkovic each added 17 to help Australia beat China 84-70 on Sunday in the FIBA Diamond Ball tournament. Trailing 23-16 after...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:11 am Bryant scores 19, helps US win defensive struggleKobe Bryant provided the offense in the U.S. Olympic basketball team's first defensive struggle. Bryant scored 19 points, Carmelo Anthony added 17, and the Americans beat Russia 89-68...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 10:00 am USA rout Russia 89-68 in Olympic basketball warm-upTeam USA showed their strength Sunday as the world's top basketball team powered past European champion Russia 89-68 before an energised crowd in Shanghai in an Olympic Games warm-up match.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 9:39 am Solsjkaer says thanks to Sir AlexOle Gunnar Solsjkaer heaped praise on Sir Alex Ferguson after turning out in a Manchester United shirt for the final time against Espanyol.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Aug 2008 | 9:28 am Fergie: Campbell is going nowhereManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed young striker Fraizer Campbell will remain at Old Trafford this season.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Aug 2008 | 9:28 am Sports of The Times: As Hall of Famers Reunite, an Insult to a Future OneAs the N.F.L. celebrates Hall of Fame weekend, a future Hall of Fame quarterback, Brett Favre, is being told by his team that he can’t leave the plantation.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 9:26 am Loeb wins Rally of FinlandFrance's Sebastien Loeb, driving a Citroen C4, won the Rally of Finland here on Sunday, the ninth of the 15-event World Rally Championship. The four-time world champion...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 9:25 am Wenger: Adebayor will win over fansArsene Wenger has backed Emmanuel Adebayor to win over the Arsenal fans after being jeered against Juventus.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Aug 2008 | 9:21 am Chase Looms, but Urgency for Earnhardt Stays SteadyDespite having only one victory in his first season driving for Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is in second place in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series standings entering Sunday’s race.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 9:03 am For Angels, Little of a Lot Adds UpIn a jack-and-jog era in which walks and home runs rule strategy, the Angels swing and steal and scurry around the bases as the American League’s legal greenies.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 9:03 am I.O.C. Strips Gold From 2000 U.S. Relay TeamA sprinter admitted using performance-enhancing drugs at the 2000 Sydney Games, costing the team its medals.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 9:02 am Cuban Wants Cubs, but Will Baseball Want Him?Buying the Cubs is the latest project for Mark Cuban, the owner of the N.B.A.’s Dallas Mavericks, but he is not alone in the expensive quest.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 8:54 am Yankees 8, Angels 2: Yankees Find Offense, and Mussina Does the RestMike Mussina retired 16 straight batters and gave up two hits and one earned run for his 14th victory of the season.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 8:54 am Astros 5, Mets 4: Mets Slip to Third in N.L. East as Slide Reaches 3 GamesThe Mets, whose bullpen squandered another excellent starting performance by Johan Santana, are now in third place in the National League East.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 8:54 am Torres and Keane impress Reds bossRafael Benitez was delighted with the first outing of strike duo Fernando Torres and Robbie Keane after Liverpool crushed Rangers 4-0 at Ibrox.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Aug 2008 | 8:53 am Major League Soccer Roundup, Aug. 2MLS Roundup: Houston moved within a point of the Western Conference lead with a 2-0 home win over Columbus.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Aug 2008 | 8:47 am Ferguson to give Campbell chanceMan Utd are set to hand youngster Fraizer Campbell a chance to impress in attack.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 8:22 am World yacht race pair rescued off AustraliaMELBOURNE (Reuters) - Two Britons half way through a world yacht race were rescued off the far north coast of Queensland in Australia on Sunday after their yacht hit a reef, local media...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 8:11 am Joshua Clottey beats Zab Judah to win vacant IBF welterweight beltSource: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 8:08 am Canada's junior team scores six in ninth, beats Puerto Rico 9-6Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:59 am Sunday's gossip columnMan City to bid £12m for Roque Santa Cruz, plus other rumoursSource: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:57 am Djokovic ends Nadal's winning runNovak Djokovic ends number one-in-waiting Rafael Nadal's 32-match winning streak.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:03 am Ramirez laps it up like a real Page 2 veteranTen minutes into my first meeting with Manny Ramirez and he wants me to sit on his lap, and if Kevin Brown has learned to read by now, I'd love to see the expression on his face when he sees that.Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez has deep impact in victoryHe hits his first home run as a Dodger and Hiroki Kuroda has a solid effort.Roughly 24 hours into his Dodgers career, Manny Ramirez said he had already found the "peace" he sought in Los Angeles after his often-tumultuous stay in Boston. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Andruw Jones needs a minor adjustmentDodgers should ask him to go to the minors to check his knee and work on his swing, and the struggling outfielder should accept.Andruw Jones hit 342 home runs before he turned 30. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am So far, so good for U.S. Olympic basketball teamThen again, the real test is still ahead. But Kobe Bryant and Coach Mike Krzyzewski have given the Americans some teeth during preparation for Beijing Games and the international style of play.SHANGHAI -- Back, back, back? Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers' Manny Ramirez plays to the cheap seatsDenizens of Dodger Stadium's left-field pavilion are especially thrilled with the team's new acquisition, and not just because he tends to hit baseballs in their vicinity. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am IOC strips gold medals from U.S. relay teamMen's team that won 1,600-meter relay at 2000 Games is disqualified in wake of Antonio Pettigrew's admission that he was doping at the time. Five of his teammates, including Michael Johnson, lose meda...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Why we cheer for OlympiansWhether they are underdogs who have overcome great adversity, aging performers or simply close acquaintances, the athletes in Beijing give viewers plenty of reasons to root for success.Sello Maduma comes from one of the black townships of Pretoria, South Africa, a place called Mamelodi where most children live in a world circumscribed by decades of racial segregation and poverty. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Dodgers' Manny Ramirez plays to the cheap seatsDenizens of Dodger Stadium's left-field pavilion are especially thrilled with the team's new acquisition, and not just because he tends to hit baseballs in their vicinity.M aaannnyyy, Maaannnyyy ," came the chorus, ringing through the left-field bleachers. "Maaannnyyy! Maaannnyyy!" Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Michael Phelps: Beyond face valueThere's far more to the U.S. marquee name of the 2008 Olympics than his six gold medals and two bronzes in the 2004 Games.For most of his life, Michael Phelps has had little interest in self-reflection. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am New superpark course doesn't have many fansMany competitors criticize the new venue as being too small. Mutiny does not generally figure into new X Games...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am New superpark course doesn't have many fansMany competitors criticize the new venue as being too small.Mutiny does not generally figure into new X Games events, but there was no mistaking what has happened at the Home Depot Center as anything but a rebellion. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Chivas can't generate offense in defeatChicago's Patrick Nyarko, in his first MLS start, scores the lone goal. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. -- Patrick Nyarko justified...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Ramirez laps it up like a real Page 2 veteranTen minutes into my first meeting with Manny Ramirez and he wants me to sit on his lap, and if Kevin Brown has learned to read by now, I'd love to see the expression on his face when he sees that.Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Michael Phelps: Beyond face valueThere's far more to the U.S. marquee name of the 2008 Olympics than his six gold medals and two bronzes in the 2004 Games. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Andruw Jones needs a minor adjustmentDodgers should ask him to go to the minors to check his knee and work on his swing, and the struggling outfielder should accept. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Former Redskins hog the spotlight at Hall ceremonyGreen and Monk feel the love from a pro-Washington crowd, but other Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees get their due too. ...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Manny Ramirez has deep impact in victoryHe hits his first home run as a Dodger and Hiroki Kuroda has a solid effort. Roughly 24 hours into his Dodgers...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Angels run into oldie but goodieMussina, 39, gives up two hits in seven innings and the Yankees hit four home runs in 8-2 win.NEW YORK -- Mike Mussina looked a whole lot better to Mark Teixeira from a stadium seat in Camden Yards, when Mussina was pitching for the Orioles from 1992 to 2000 and Teixeira was a teenage fan growing up in Baltimore. Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 7:00 am Hometown Honor, Earned in Eye Pokes and DropkicksFor more than a century wrestling fans have watched an evolving crew of local heroes slug it out in the beery St. Louis night.Source: NYT > Sports | 3 Aug 2008 | 6:20 am 100m record-holder Bolt to run 100, 200 at GamesJamaican 100 meter world record-holder Usain Bolt will run both the 100 and 200 meters at the Beijing Olympics, his coach said on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 6:17 am Darchinyan dethrones Russian boxer KirilovAustralia's Vic Darchinyan captured the International Boxing Federation's super flyweight title by dethroning Dmitry Kirilov on Saturday at Emerald Queen Casino. Southpaw...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 6:14 am Sheridan: Wade leads Redeem TeamA healthy Dwyane Wade leads the Redeem Team by example, writes Chris Sheridan.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 6:14 am Cibulkova books WTA Montreal finals berth against red-hot Safina (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Aug 2008 | 6:08 am Grant ends holdout, agrees to terms with PackersDespite the Brett Favre uncertainty, the Packers stabilized the running offense by reaching a deal with running back Ryan Grant, ending his seven-day holdout.Grant, 25, was an unsigned exclusive rights free agent scheduled to make $370,000. Source: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 5:54 am Murray to face Djokovic in finalBritish number one Andy Murray will play Novak Djokovic in his first Masters Series final in Cincinnati.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Aug 2008 | 5:44 am Sources: Goodell leaning toward ruling by MondayNFL commissioner Roger Goodell will likely move on Brett Favre's reinstatement by Monday, in effect creating a Tuesday deadline to complete a Packers marketing deal for the three-time MVP, a league source and a team source said on Saturday.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 5:41 am Al Davis reportedly talked Walker out of retiringRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 5:34 am Goodell wants Favre dispute solved by MondayRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 5:20 am Induction ceremony at Hall goes Hog wildRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 5:18 am Ramirez, Blake HR for Dodgers in 4-2 win (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Aug 2008 | 5:03 am Guthrie terrific in Baltimore Orioles' 3-1 victory (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Aug 2008 | 4:58 am Manny Ramirez, Casey Blake homer in Dodgers victoryManny Ramirez and Casey Blake hit their first home runs as National Leaguers and Hiroki Kuroda pitched into the eighth inning, leading the Dodgers to a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight...Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Aug 2008 | 4:58 am Source: Raiders WR Walker talked out of quittingRaiders receiver Javon Walker told the team on Thursday he intended to retire and offered to return his $11 million signing bonus.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 4:39 am Slovakian teenager to play Safina in Montreal finalTeenager Dominika Cibulkova ousted her fourth seeded player of the tournament, rallying after a rain delay to defeat Marion Bartoli 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 Saturday to reach the final of the Rogers Cup.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 4:05 am Tim Layden: What I'm looking forward at the OlympicsThe preparation. The explosiveness. And, of course, the subtext of steroid use. SI.com's Tim Layden cannot wait for the sublime opera that is the 100 meters.Source: SI.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 3:54 am Panthers suspend receiver Smith after fight (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Aug 2008 | 2:48 am Sabathia strong again as Brewers top BravesVisit ESPN.com for the complete story.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 2:47 am Djokovic delays Nadal's riseRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 2:37 am McLachlin extends lead to 6 strokes at Reno-Tahoe (AP)AP - Parker McLachlin made a 9-foot eagle putt as part of a 6-under 66 Saturday to set a course record for 54 holes and take a six-stroke lead into the final round of the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Aug 2008 | 2:23 am Agent: Grant, Packers agree on four-year dealRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 1:53 am United's Campbell set for Premier League action (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Aug 2008 | 1:39 am Induction ceremony at Hall of Fame goes Hog wild (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Aug 2008 | 1:19 am Alex Belth: Old Timers say goodbye to StadiumIndeed, the final Old-Timers' Day at Yankee Stadium was legendary.Source: SI.com | 3 Aug 2008 | 1:08 am Mickelson, Singh, Westwood tied atop Firestone (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2008 | 11:07 pm Goodell wants Favre, Pack dispute solved by Monday (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2008 | 11:05 pm Jankovic to take over No. 1 ranking this monthJelena Jankovic might not feel worthy of being ranked No. 1, but she has assured herself of moving up to that spot later this month.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 2 Aug 2008 | 8:30 pm Nadal's No. 1 rank delayed by Djokovic in CincinnatiRafael Nadal's move to No. 1 will have to wait a couple of more weeks. Looking weary after two months of nonstop winning, the 22-year-old Spaniard got run around the court Saturday and, ultimately, bounced from the Cincinnati Masters one step short of another title match. Instead, Novak Djokovic reached the final with a 6-1, 7-5 victory that delayed the inevitable.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 2 Aug 2008 | 8:06 pm Stockholm semifinals rained out, set for SundayThe semifinals of the Nordic Light Open were postponed Saturday because of rain.Source: Tennis News: CBSSports.com | 2 Aug 2008 | 7:05 pm Panthers' Smith suspended two games for fightRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 2 Aug 2008 | 6:45 pm Panthers receiver Steve Smith suspended 2 games (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 2 Aug 2008 | 6:36 pm U.S. loses 1,600m relay gold from 2000 GamesRead full story for latest details.Source: SI.com | 2 Aug 2008 | 4:35 pm Schuster: Madrid working hard to sign RonaldoReal Madrid coach Bernd Schuster said his team is working hard to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 2 Aug 2008 | 4:31 pm
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